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4 WELCOME TO RUGBY EXPO 2016

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8 CONFERENCE SCHEDULES

12 SESSION INFORMATION

18 EXHIBITORS AND EVENT SUPPORTERS

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THURSDAY 03 NOVEMBER 17:00 – 20:00

EXHIBITION FLOOR, E.ON LOUNGE

ALL GUESTS WELCOME

A very big welcome to Rugby Expo 2016 – an exciting year for the event as we also welcome you all to its new long-term home, the Ricoh Arena. Rugby Expo enjoyed five successful years at Twickenham Stadium, and following last year’s announcement that we would be moving the event to the Midlands venue, we’ve been very encouraged by the positive feedback that we’ve received from supporters, partners, clubs and wider stakeholders alike.

Home to Wasps since 2014, the venue is fast becoming the second home for the sport and allows us to widen the reach of Rugby Expo, with 75% of the country within a two-hour drive of the stadium.

Wasps also have excellent relationships with their community clubs, something that we have witnessed in the growing number of local clubs registering to attend Rugby Expo, benefitting from the free tickets for day two that we provide to grass roots rugby representatives. Our thanks also go to the RFU, Premiership Rugby and Pitchero for their support in promoting this nationwide.

On day one we will again turn our attention to the pro game, and look forward to welcoming a number of the sport’s key decision makers including World Rugby Chairman Bill

Beaumont CBE and Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty to the stage. The Club Council session also promises to spark debate and discussion as we host CEOs from pro union and league clubs to share their views on the sport’s most topical issues.

As in previous years, the event continues to be well supported by many of the sport’s key organising bodies including Premiership Rugby and the RFU, who we have worked closely with to develop the day two conference programme, which includes a series of RFU-led workshops aimed at addressing many of the key issues that are affecting grass roots rugby clubs today.

Rugby Expo will also be hosting the Association of Rugby Agents’ Annual Seminar for the third year running, ensuring all registered agents and associated stakeholders will be in attendance and given full access to the event.

We have a fantastic list of speakers and we hope that you enjoy the debate and discussions that begin on the stage, but inevitably continue throughout the two days.

On behalf of the team that work so hard to make Rugby Expo a reality, we hope that you have a productive and successful event and a huge thank you to David Armstrong, Andy Gibb and the wider teams at Wasps and the Ricoh Arena for their ongoing support.

JOHN HOCKEY - CHAIRMAN RUGBY VENTURES LTD.

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A1 RAMrollerA2 ClubMinderA3 Notts SportA4 WakeletA5 Saville Audio Visual A6 Rugby Visitor Centre A7 Switch The PlayA8 Sport MobileA9 Retail & Sports Systems Ltd.A10 Tropical 7sA12 HeinekenA13 Olorun Sports

B1 Contego SportsB2 rijo42B3 Pullum Sports Ltd.B4 TechnogymB5 Robbin SportsB6 Seat ServeB8 Ronin Exports PVT Ltd.B9 Rugbytots Ltd.B11 Logical Systems (UK) Ltd.B12 Matt Hampson FoundationB15 Greenfields (Sports Surfaces) UK LtdB16 MyLife DigitalB17 England Rugby

C1 O'Neills SportswearC2 Paddy Power Betfair plcC3 Imagen Ltd

D1 McArdle Sport Tec Ltd.D2 MHS GroupD3 Pitchero

E1 Tickets.comE2 AFL Architects

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FLOORPLAN

TIME LOCATION SESSION TITLE SPEAKERS

09.00 Rugby Expo doors open

10.00 – 10.10

E.ON Lounge, Second Floor

Welcome to Rugby Expo - Bill Beamount CBE - Chairman, World Rugby

10.10 – 10.40


A one-on-one with... - Mark McCafferty - CEO, Premiership Rugby

11.00 – 12.00


PLENARY 1 The Club Council

- David Armstrong - CEO, Wasps - Nathan Bombrys - Managing Director, Glasgow Warriors

- Heath Harvey - CEO, Saracens - Mike Rush - CEO, St Helens

12.00 - 14.00


Lunch

12:15 – 13.45

Jaguar Lounge, Ground Floor

Switch the Play hosted ‘professional player transition’ seminar

14.00 – 14.45


PLENARY 2 Technology and the power of positive disruption

- Stewart Mison - Head of Sports Projects, Microsoft

- Russell Glenister - Founder and CEO, SnapRapid

- Derek Palmer - Managing Director, Executive VP International, Tickets.com

15.00 – 15.45


PLENARY 3 The Players’ View

- Paul Sculthorpe MBE - Former pro rugby league international

- Leon Lloyd - Former pro rugby union international

- Kurtley Beale – Wasps and Australia

16.00 – 16.30


PLENARY 4 The inaugural Spirit of Rugby lecture

- Barney Francis - Managing Director, Sky Sports

17.00 – 20.00


Paddy Power Betfair drinks reception

Services include:- Masterplanning- Feasibility Studies- DDA Audits- Community Sports Facilities- Concept Design- Interior Design

Creative Design, Commercially Driven

Contact: John Roberts+44 (0)161 236 6263

[email protected] www.afl-architects.com

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DAY 1 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2016

TIME LOCATION SESSION TITLE SPEAKERS

09.00 E.ON Lounge, Second Floor

Registration opens for Rugby Expo

9.50 – 10.00


Official Welcome - David Armstrong – CEO, Wasps

10.00 – 11.00


PLENARY 1 Transitioning young players - every club’s challenge

- Mark Saltmarsh – Head of Education Development, RFU

- John Lawn – Head of Game Development, RFU

11.10 – 11.40


PLENARY 2 AFL showcase their new rugby facility products and services for community rugby clubs

- John Roberts – Director of Sports, AFL Architects

- Peter Mitchell – Hon. Secretary, Clifton Rugby Club

11.50 – 12.20


PLENARY 3 Pitchero to showcase new grassroots match day video service ‘Pitchero Play’

- Mark Fletcher – CEO, Pitchero

12.00 - 14.00


Lunch

RFU-LED INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS WILL TAKE PLACE 12:45-14:30

15.00 – 15.45


PLENARY 4Open Q&A

- Wayne Morris – Community & CSR Director, Premiership Rugby

- Simon Winman – Head of Club Development, RFU

- Neal Coupland – Head of Community, Wasps

- Mark Fletcher – CEO, Pitchero

16:00 Rugby Expo 2016 closes

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2016

RFU-LED INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

12.45 – 13.30

Jaguar Suite, Ground Floor

WORKSHOP 1 Player welfare and putting the player first

- Rachel Brown – Player Welfare Manager, RFU

12.45 – 13.30


WORKSHOP 2 Artificial grass pitches – progressing local rugby partnerships

- Ross Baxter –Facilities Investment Manager, RFU

- Rory Price – AGP Project Manager, RFU

- Alan Royer – Area Manager, RFU

13.45 – 14.30

Jaguar Suite, Ground Floor

WORKSHOP 3 Landing age grade rugby – the start of the beginning

- Tom Mapp – Schools Development Manager, RFU

- Adam Cottingham – Kids First Development Manager, RFU

13.45 – 14.30


WORKSHOP 4 Leadership – what this means to community rugby

- Simon Winman – Head of Club Development, RFU

- Dave Stubley – Club Governance & Volunteer Manager, RFU


DAY 2 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE


DAY 1 SESSION INFORMATION

THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2016

WELCOME Bill Beamount CBE - Chairman, World Rugby

The New Chairman of World Rugby welcomes delegates and officially opens Rugby Expo 2016.

A ONE-ON-ONE WITH... Mark McCafferty - CEO, Premiership Rugby

Mark McCafferty reflects on progress on-and-off the field when he considers 20 years of elite professional club rugby in England and a range of other key subjects in a wide-ranging conversation with conference moderator Kevin Roberts.

PLENARY 1 THE CLUB COUNCIL David Armstrong - CEO, Wasps Nathan Bombrys - Managing Director, Glasgow Warriors Heath Harvey - CEO, Saracens Mike Rush - CEO, St Helens

Influential and innovative administrators from leading clubs in Union and League discuss the biggest issues of the day in a highly interactive session where audience questions and reaction are encouraged.

PLENARY 2 TECHNOLOGY AND THE POWER OF POSITIVE DISRUPTION Stewart Mison - Head of Sports Projects, Microsoft Russell Glenister - Founder and CEO, SnapRapid Derek Palmer - Managing Director, Executive VP International, Tickets.com

Technology is changing the way the business of sport operates and changing it fast. Our team of expert panellists will draw on their expertise and experience to assess the role of technology and its impact on key revenue streams including ticketing, sponsorship and merchandising.

PLENARY 3 THE PLAYERS’ VIEW Paul Sculthorpe MBE - Former pro rugby league international Leon Lloyd - Former pro rugby union international Kurtley Beale – Wasps and Australia

Tony Copsey, former Wales international and with over 11 years in senior commercial, marketing and operations roles within the sport, leads a hard-hitting panel discussion with current and former rugby professionals from both union and league to discuss key topics affecting the sport from a players’ perspective, both on and off the pitch.

PLENARY 4 THE INAUGURAL SPIRIT OF RUGBY LECTURE Barney Francis - Managing Director, Sky Sports

In the inaugural ‘Spirit of Rugby’ lecture, Barney Francis will focus on the role of broadcasters in the development of rugby in a fast-changing, multi-platform media universe. In addition to reflecting on how TV has impacted on the both Rugby Union and Rugby League, he will turn his attention to future trends and developments, flagging-up opportunities and challenges for all stakeholders in rugby.


DAY 2 SESSION INFORMATION

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2016

PLENARY 1 TRANSITIONING YOUNG PLAYERS – EVERY CLUB’S CHALLENGE Mark Saltmarsh – Head of Education Development, RFU John Lawn – Head of Game Development, RFU

Keeping players in the game through their teenage years is every club’s challenge; the health of a club is often recorded by the number of former Colts now playing in the adult sides. So how do we ensure that young players (boys & girls) remain in the game during the critical teenage years? Transitioning teenage players from school rugby into clubs is a perennial challenge, but the success of the All Schools programme is focusing on this critical issue – how do you successfully transition your young players?

PLENARY 2 AFL SHOWCASE THEIR NEW RUGBY FACILITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY RUGBY CLUBS John Roberts – Director of Sports, AFL Architects Peter Mitchell – Hon. Secretary, Clifton Rugby Club

PLENARY 3 ‘PITCHERO PLAY’ SERVICE SHOWCASE Mark Fletcher – CEO, Pitchero

PLENARY 4 OPEN Q&A Wayne Morris – Community & CSR Director, Premiership Rugby Simon Winman – Head of Club Development, RFU Neal Coupland – Head of Community, Wasps Mark Fletcher – CEO, Pitchero

Our expert panellists from senior roles within the sport and wider rugby industry take your questions to discuss and debate those issues most affecting grass roots rugby today.

WORKSHOP 1 PLAYER WELFARE AND PUTTING THE PLAYER FIRST Rachel Brown – Player Welfare Manager, RFU

It is essential that rugby is played in a safe environment. RugbySafe encapsulates all the RFU’s player safety and wellbeing programmes, providing support to clubs, schools, colleges, universities and participants at all levels of the game. Find out more about RugbySafe and other RFU player welfare initiatives such as HEADCASE, and what resources and support are available so that you, no matter what your role can play your part in making the game safe and enjoyable for all.

WORKSHOP 2 ARTIFICIAL GRASS PITCHES – PROGRESSING LOCAL RUGBY PARTNERSHIPS Ross Baxter –Facilities Investment Manager, RFU Rory Price – AGP Project Manager, RFU Alan Royer – Area Manager, RFU

The first 3 of the 60 RFU-funded Artificial Grass Pitches have been completed. The programme seeks to transform the playing landscape and create new opportunities to play rugby across the country at times and in a manner that hasn’t been seen before. Find out more about the programme – how it’s been put together and how future pitches will be identified and prioritised.

WORKSHOP 3 LANDING AGE GRADE RUGBY – THE START OF THE BEGINNING Tom Mapp – Schools Development Manager, RFU Adam Cottingham – Kids First Development Manager, RFU

September saw the start of the new Age Grade rugby programme designed to put the young player at the heart of youth rugby. Find out more about why this was introduced, the immediate impact it has had and how it will work for you, your young players and your club in the future.

WORKSHOP 4 LEADERSHIP – WHAT THIS MEANS TO COMMUNITY RUGBY Simon Winman – Head of Club Development, RFU Dave Stubley – Club Governance & Volunteer Manager, RFU

Everyday pressures on volunteer leaders at clubs and CBs require the game to take leadership seriously, and for the RFU to support the development of the next generation of volunteer leaders. Find out how the RFU can help you to fulfil your potential, and learn about one critical element of club management that encapsulates the leadership challenge.

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AFL ARCHITECTS www.afl-uk.com

AFL is a leading architectural practice of sports specialists with offices in Manchester, London, Birmingham. We have designed some of the UK’s most recognised stadiums, training facilities and leisure venues including masterplanning sites to allow clubs to develop and improve facilities. Working with sporting brands, local authorities and private developers, we are committed to delivering solutions which are challenging, sensitive, exciting and exceed client expectations. Based on a proven track record of over five decades in delivering high quality buildings, we have built up a portfolio that reflects our expertise in the field of Architecture. We are delighted to be at Rugby Expo 2016 with our exhibition built in partnership with Elonex who are digital experts with a long and history of developing and advancing new technology, bringing new e-concepts to market.

AMAYSE www.amayse.com

Amayse is the worldwide market leader in 3D signage for televised sporting events and a leading supplier in both venue and event branding and large-format signage for indoor and outdoor use.

With our headquarters in Denmark and offices in the UK and the US, we work with customers in over 70 countries to create value through innovative, standout event signage.

We combine superior product quality with a deep understanding of your sport and business needs. We have a proven ability to execute, ensuring that your brand stands out every time.

ASSOCIATION OF RUGBY AGENTS www.aragents.co.uk

The ARA is a non-profit, unincorporated trade body governed by its members under a constitution. It is the only organisation representing rugby agents in the territory.

The aims of the ARA include:

» the maintenance of a code of practice to which all members commit;

» the provision of a forum for discussing and acting on matters affecting all agents;

» and, to provide a collective voice in dealings with third parties (including governing bodies, other professional associations, the media, players, parents/guardians and the public) in matters of common interest.

The ARA was formally established in 2007, but has acted informally in the interests of most practising agents for a number of years prior to the adoption of a code of practise, constitution, rules of membership and governance.

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CLUBMINDER www.clubminder.co.uk

Looking for an easier way to manage your Membership & Tills at your Rugby Club?

For over 20 years, ClubMinder has provided clubs of all types with integrated software to manage their businesses. With a keen focus on ease of use and automation, ClubMinder provides end-to-end solutions including Membership Management, Tills, Stock Control and a Time & Attendance Module.

The ClubMinder suite of products is further extended by providing integrated Access Control, personalised Membership Cards and a team of experienced professionals to support you.


EXHIBITORS AND EVENT SUPPORTERS

CONTEGO SPORTS www.N-Pro.com

N-Pro is a rugby head guard scientifically proven to provide impact protection. N-Pro may look like other rugby headgear, but it performs much differently.

Utilising our cutting edge defentex™, impact management technology, N-Pro is designed to reduce the G-Force energy transferred to a player’s head during impact, one of the major factors in sports-induced brain injury.

Current headguards are designed to prevent cuts, abrasions and “cauliflower” ears. They only provide minimal impact protection.

The N-Pro head guard manages G-Force impact energy, through its multi-layer construction without compromising comfort and fit.

Our next generation head guard is also the first sports head guard on the market to be a CE marked Medical Device.

You Compete. We Protect. N-Pro.

COUCHMANS LLP www.couchmansllp.com

Couchmans LLP is the UK’s premier specialist sports law practice. The leading independent legal directories place us in the top rank of UK sports law firms. We have also been recognised internationally, being awarded Who’s Who Legal’s Law Firm of the Year (Sports) 2016.

We are the largest dedicated sports legal practice in the UK and Europe, with a team of experienced sports-specialist lawyers working across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines. We have a long track record of acting for many of the most prestigious operators in the sports industry, often working on large, complex and high profile deals, dispute and arrangements.

ENGLAND RUGBY www.englandrugby.com

England Rugby is the national governing body for grassroots and elite rugby in England, with 2,000 autonomous rugby clubs in its membership. The clubs are grouped within 37 Constituent Bodies (CBs), comprised of Geographic Constituent Bodies (counties) – some individual, some combined – and National Constituent Bodies comprised of the three armed forces, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, England Schools Rugby Football Union, England Students, England Colleges and the Referees Union. All of this is supported by the England Rugby’s field team of 60 Rugby Development Officers, six Area Managers, Area specialists for facility investment, college and university rugby and the women’s game. In addition, 120 Community Rugby Coaches work across the country to support more people, more teams and more matches, especially for those aged between 16 – 24. England Rugby employs approximately 500 staff and helps to train and support up to 40,000 volunteers in our clubs.

GLOBALSPORTSJOBS www.globalsportsjobs.com

GlobalSportsJobs is the leading specialist digital media and talent acquisition platform for the international sports industry. It offers job-seekers the latest career opportunities from around the globe, from entry-level to senior management positions.

The company operates across all sports industry sectors and functions to help organisations showcase their branding and source a greater quality and diversity of talent. It is helping further professionalise, inspire and educate the industry by publishing original and engaging market insights.

We work with over 1,000 clients, reaching an audience of 1.2 million professionals from both within and outside the sports industry. In the past 12 months, we have advertised over 4,000 jobs that have attracted more than one million views. Our 4 language platforms in English, German, French and Chinese, supported by 15 social media channels, provide access to an increasingly diverse candidate base. Through our global network of affiliate partners, career opportunities can be advertised to niche communities and targeted audiences.



GREENFIELDS SPORTS SURFACES UK www.greenfieldsturf.co.uk

With the most FIFA certified pitches worldwide, GreenFields is a global supplier and innovator of sports turf technology. We have a breadth of experience in the development, production, installation and maintenance of synthetic sports turf systems and our ability to provide high quality, innovative products with a turnkey solution has enabled us to become one of the front runners in this industry. Our product range includes 3G artificial sports turf, our specialised hybrid XtraGrass system and we also have the ability to install natural grass fields due to our in house experts in agronomy.

IMAGEN www.imagenevp.com

Imagen manages media for some of the world’s leading sporting organisations, providing a convenient and cost-effective way to monetise and preserve video content.

Imagen gives rights-holders the platform to maximize the full value of their near live and legacy content via a highly customisable, online video library. Increase fan engagement through a Subscription VOD platform - with flexible payment packages and full insight into user engagement via an advanced analytics dashboard.

Award winning Imagen keeps your media safe for the long term, engages your audience and maximizes the full value of your video.

LOGICAL SYSTEMS (UK) LTD www.logicalsystemsuk.com

The company was set up to tackle an area within the world of professional sports team management that is often overlooked. Our understanding of not only the sporting aspects but also the business aspects of running a professional sports team have enabled us to develop an integrated solution that streamlines the efficiency and effectiveness of both the administration and financial management of the club.

Using a systematic and logical approach, our goal is to provide the support that our clients are looking for in an effective and user-friendly manner ensuring that the system is beneficial to all stakeholders.

MCARDLE SPORT TEC LTD www.mcardlesport.co.uk

McArdle Sport Tec Ltd are the UK’s leading supplier of quality artificial sports surface systems. The company has built an unbeatable reputation for delivery of superb quality, innovative pitch installations at highly competitive prices. Sports surface specialists will be available on stand D1 to provide the very best advice to aid sports construction and planning for both elite and community level rugby installations.

McArdle Sport Tec and TigerTurf UK Ltd have been appointed for the artificial 3G rugby pitch construction at major rugby club Hornets RFC, Weston-Super-Mare. McArdle’s will be working with TigerTurf to install the brand new “TigerTurf Rugby 360” third-generation artificial turf at the club.

Visit McArdle Sport Tec at stand D1 to enter the prize draw to win 2 tickets to RBS 6 Nations - England V Scotland at Twickenham on 11th March 2017 (*Tickets do not include travel)



MEI www.majoreventsinternational.com

Major Events International (MEI) is the only global management consultancy who support suppliers of all sizes and sectors get connected to key clients in the international Major Sports Events market. For the host Cities and Organising Committees, this provides a single point of access to expertise with significant prior Games experience.

MEI provides companies the market profile necessary to get known by customer, connectivity via in-country visits and local support, conferences and expos speaking opportunities, meet the buyer events and use of the PR assets within MEI and via partners.

MEI reduces the time, cost and risk of entering new markets or winning contracts in major sports events by a single point of contact for support via experienced core staff and country specific or sector expertise in Safety, Security & Resilience, Venue Technology, Event Management and related services.

Market coverage includes Japan, Argentina, Peru, Australia, Brazil and Qatar.

MHS GROUP www.mhsystems.co.uk/systems/rugby

MHS Systems delivers powerful award winning EPoS systems with a user-friendlier membership, database and subscription system to assist RUGBY CLUBS in delivering a better club membership experience and drive club revenues.

» Members use pre-paid cards, minimising cash transactions & ultimately faster service.

» Two tier pricing to reward members with discounts while maintaining higher retail/visitor prices.

» Increased sales and transformed bottom lines.

» User friendly for staff and short training times.

» Better member management and higher net profits.

» Brilliant sales analysis (products, revenues, times, staffing).

» Sales support from experts.

NOTTS SPORT www.nottssport.com

Notts Sport is the leading specialist in the design, advice and supply of synthetic surfacing system for sport, play and leisure.

The company has over 32 years’ experience in providing artificial turf for rugby, cricket, hockey and football as well as children’s play and multi-use games areas.

Committed to providing effective and innovative design solutions, Notts Sport has built up an impressive client portfolio, working with local authorities, schools, clubs and national and regional sports bodies.

OLORUN www.olorun-sports.com

Olorun Sports is a premium teamwear brand with a growing international reputation for stylish, quality, high performance kit, as worn by Swedish Women’s World Cup Rugby team, Swedish Men’s 15’s & 7’s, various Welsh Principality Premiership rugby teams, and Beach Rugby Wales.

We have been Bringing designs to life for Men’s and Women’s teams, for many years, through our custom Kit Designer service, allowing clubs to buy professional team kits easily, through a combination of online tools and offline support. We also offer a vast array of off the shelf colour combinations for quick and easy turnaround serviced by our in house embroidery and print service.



O’NEILLS www.oneillsuk.com

O’Neills Irish International Sports Company Ltd was founded over 98 years ago in 1918. With our very own design and production facilities in Ireland, O’Neills is one of the largest UK based sportswear manufacturer and one of the fastest to supply customers with bespoke fully sublimated teamwear. O’Neills is proud to be the official sportswear provider to a number of top level rugby union and league clubs within the Scottish Premiership, the English Championship and Super League. However, professional rugby aside, our roots lie in grass roots rugby and this continues to be at the heart of our business - O’Neills is ideally placed to supply community based clubs with all their on and off field requirements, either by a very speedy “direct” order service or by the setting up and managing of their very own personalised online stores. Further information on what we can offer to your club can be found on www.oneillsuk.com or by contacting us directly on [email protected].

PADDY POWER BETFAIR PLC www.paddypowerbetfair.com

Paddy Power Betfair plc is the world’s largest listed online gambling company and a global leader in providing sports hedging services. Founded in 1988 by the merger of three existing Irish high street bookmakers, Paddy Power took an unconventional approach to betting and gaming with creative marketing, PR and now (in)famous stunts. Betfair on the other hand built their offering around their sophisticated betting exchange. The two companies merged in February 2016. Paddy Power Betfair plc also provides risk management services for sponsors, associations and clubs enabling them to hedge performance related bonuses at a fraction of the cost.

For more information visit www.paddypowerbetfair.com

PULLUM SPORTS www.pullumsports.com

Pullum Sports is the UK’s leading supplier of high quality functional and fitness training equipment and accessories.

With a history of over 100 years, our own renowned range of power racks, benches and gym machines combined with equipment from Eleiko, Adidas, Pioneer, Ivanko, Intenza, Inotec and many more – we provide the one stop shop for Professional gyms throughout the UK.

Our customer base includes a number of Rugby Clubs and of course the 2015 Rugby World Cup where we supplied and installed all the training venues with our partner Eleiko.

RAMROLLER www.ramroller.com

The RAMroller is much more than a Foam Roller, and is the ideal training accessory for any rugby player. It functions as a world class roller for Myofascial Release and also as a brilliant functional training tool.

Recent research has shown that one must consider not only the nervous and muscular systems when training players, but also the fascial system. The RAMroller is ideal for training all 3, helping to reduce injury, make connective tissues more resilient, develop better movement patterns in players, and increase core strength and power.

It comes in 4 weights, and can be used indoors or outdoors, in any weather conditions. Each RAMroller is made from 100% Recycled materials in Ireland, is unbreakable, and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

The RAMroller is endorsed by former Irish Rugby S+ C Coach Mike Mc Gurn.

Please see www.ramroller.com for more details



RETAIL & SPORTS SYSTEMS LIMITED www.retailsportssystems.co.uk

We specialise in fully integrated retail systems specifically for the sports industry.

Our modules include point of sale, eCommerce, stock control, purchase ordering, wholesale, executive box shopping and reporting.

The R&SS system has been proven to increase sales whilst reducing costs.

Our system is currently installed in three rugby clubs and sixteen football clubs with more joining us year on year.

Service is our priority and as a result we have never lost a customer to a competitor.

RIJO42 www.rijo42.co.uk

At rijo42, we know that the demand for outstanding coffee was required within rugby clubhouses the length and breadth of the UK – the ‘old kettle’ or ‘rusting urn’ would no longer excite the ‘skinny latte’ seeking prop forward.

Being the leading supplier of such quality equipment rijo42 offered free consultations and demonstrations to committees from Carlisle through to Colchester, players coming in from pre-season enjoying a cappuccino on us to ensure the quality was sufficiently superior to the current offering.

All the clubs we supply have shown huge increases in both sales and perception – the continuity of being associated with quality from one club to another has made the transition both profitable and enjoyable.

To book your free demonstration of our bean to cup coffee machines please call or email [email protected] (07772875623) [email protected] (07855 309594)

ROBBIN SPORTS www.robbinsports.co.uk

With 40 years’ experience in manufacturing both sports and architectural metal products to schools, colleges, universities and sporting academies within the South West of England, Robbin is ideally situated geographically and commercially to extend its long history of service and quality products direct to all sporting organisations via Robbin.

With a sales team comprising of Two ex Bath Rugby Players, an ex Bristol Rovers footballer and members of local community clubs, Robbin prides itself on its knowledge, passion and commitment to national and local sport.

Manufacturing from our 38,000 sq ft production facility in the South West, Robbin was founded through the demand for rugby posts for our local teams. Along with our passion for Sport and 40 years of commitment to design, engineering and service, this led to the creation of Robbin Sports.

RONIN EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED www.ronin-exports.com

Ronin EPL are leading manufacturers and Suppliers of High Quality Rugby Balls and Rugby Accessories, such as Kicker Tees, Head Guards, Tag Belts, Clothing Such as Training Bibs in high-vis colours, Rugby Jerseys and Sublimation clothing.



RUGBY 247 www.rugby247.biz

Introducing Rugby247, a new online news and discussion platform.

Predominantly focused on the business of rugby, the website also provides opportunities for grass roots clubs to share news and best practice, with the combined platforms of Rugby Expo and Rugby247 supporting programmes and key initiatives focused on the development of the sport.

Global in its perspective, Rugby247 includes contributions from all established - and a number of developing - rugby territories, as it becomes the platform for the business and development worlds of the sport.

» A database of over 9,500 contacts including all ERC member clubs

» Contributors from all major rugby territories

» Added exposure for Rugby Expo sponsors, suppliers and exhibitors

Follow us @rugbynews247

RUGBY PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION www.therpa.co.uk

The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) is the not-for-profit representative body of professional rugby players in England. Working to promote and protect the interests of elite rugby players across domestic and international competitions.

Founded in 1998, the RPA looks after the collective welfare interest of the 650 current male and female members, as well as over 300 Alumni members.

RUGBYTOTS www.rugbytots.co.uk

Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play programme. Established in 2008, our fun and energetic sessions for 2-7 year olds run in 15 countries and we currently have over 60,000 children attending each week.

We have over 90 franchises operating in the UK and over 100 operating outside of the UK. We are a BFA approved, five star rated franchisor and we pride ourselves on offering the best support and systems to our network of franchisees. For more information about our exciting opportunities, come and visit us at Rugby Expo.

RUGBY VISITOR CENTRE www.enjoyrugby.co.uk

Rugby Visitor Centre has a team of knowledgeable, experienced staff aiming to ensure customers and visitors’ experience of the town of Rugby, whether lasting a few hours or a few days, is a great, unforgettable one.

Rugby is a market town with a great sporting, literary, industrial heritage and the Visitor Centre is a one stop shop for information, assistance and guided walking tours.

Our New Gift Shop stocking a range of products from the town and game of Rugby, with a great range of gift ideas, souvenirs, and books.

The World Rugby Hall of Fame opens late November 2016.



RUNNING RUGBY www.runningrugby.com

Running Rugby is the home of rugby business news. From sponsorship deals to job news and financial developments to stadium developments, all of the behind the scenes action in rugby union and league is covered. Established as a magazine in 1998, Running Rugby is now an online resource for business decision-makers in both codes of rugby in the UK and Ireland offering new in-depth features, news and videos every week.

SAVILLE AUDIO VISUAL www.saville-av.com/hire

Saville Audio Visual is the leading AV supplier to the conference and live events industry across the UK, providing professional conference and live event solutions to events of any scale for over 40 years, both in the UK and overseas.

Supported by the nationwide resources of the unique Saville conference network, we support the very latest technologies, innovative staging and lighting ideas and the ultimate standards of professional customer care.

Saville’s exclusive digital events services solutions are focused on providing the meetings industry with feature-rich interactive events, designed to raise audience engagement at conference presentations and seminars. Interactive audience response and webcasting are two key technologies aimed at easily integrating audience engagement to conferences and meetings.

This reputation for innovation, quality and a passion for uncompromising customer care is built on over a century of financial stability and reflected by winning numerous national industry awards.

SPORT MOBILE LTD www.sportmobile.co.uk

Sport Mobile are proud to have become Official Business Partners of the RPA and because of this, can offer it and its members our exclusive UK Mobile Phone Tariffs and Roaming Rates for when travelling.

Sport Mobile provide High St competitive tariffs with the added value of:

» Your own Personal Account Manager

» Dedicated Customer Service Team

» 24/7 Support

» You’ll never have to speak to a Call Centre!

» Unrivalled Roaming Offers

For more details of why over 700 sports professionals already trust Sport Mobile for their Mobile Phone account, please contact us now for more details.

Tel : 0843 4160400

SEATSERVE www.seatserve.com

SeatServe enables fans to order food, drinks & merchandise from their smartphone & have it delivered to their seat by existing concessions, at any venue.

By not having to join pre-game & HT queues, fans receive a markedly improved match day experience, which is likely to bring them back more often. With minimal operational disruption, we can also help you up-sell in real time based on the weather or score, ahead of monetising the data generated thereafter.

We integrate into all other digital platforms & arguably represent the most tangible return on the investments being made in WiFi.



SWITCH THE PLAY www.switchtheplay.com

Switch The Play is a social enterprise with a mission to help people fulfil their potential through and beyond sport. We work across all sports with organisations, practitioners, and athletes to put in place plans to help prepare for and manage effective transition through and beyond sport. We have strong ties to Rugby with our Directors including ex Leicester Tigers and England international Leon Lloyd, author of Life After Sport, and Chris Brindley, who is a Board member of the RFL.

TECHNOGYM www.technogym.com

Technogym specialises in athlete performance development, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Two decades’ experience as official fitness equipment supplier to the Olympic and Paralympic summer games, plus our research and development work, helps us create new products and solutions for all people to achieve their wellness goals.

We can help you monitor athlete fitness levels and capacity in an even more efficient way, thanks to machines compatible with electrocardiograph and metabograph gas analysers, software programmes and specific test protocols. This constant control enables athletes to avoid injuries, diseases and heart-related problems.

New this year is SKILLMILL™, the non-motorised treadmill and the first product allowing athletes to improve their Power, Speed, Stamina and Agility. See Skillmill at the conference and try it for yourself.

TROPICAL 7S www.tropical7s.com

The Tropical Rugby International Youth Sevens, or TROPICAL 7s, is a new event created to satisfy the growing demand for high-level and internationally focused Olympic rugby at the youth level. While attracting the world’s elite teams, the competition is open to all teams of various skill levels for boys and girls sides at u-18, u-16, u-14, and collegiate levels. Held annually each Easter, the first edition takes place on 14/15 April 2017 under the warm sunshine in Orlando, Florida USA – in the heart of Florida’s tourist attractions. Perfect rugby conditions and a once-in-a-lifetime experience await in paradise.

WAKELET www.wakelet.com

Wakelet is being used by people, athletes, businesses, students, and charities to easily organise any content on the web.

Our free-to-use platform allows you to create stunningly visual collections of articles, videos, images, tweets, text and more. You can customize your images, choose different layouts, and order your content any way that you like!

Sports clubs are using Wakelet both publicly in sharing content with fans, and privately in sharing information internally. It’s easy and straightforward to use, and your collections can be viewed via a single link, shared on social media, or embedded into your website.

Visit www.wakelet.com for more information.

Twitter: www.twitter.com/wakelet

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Wakelet/728966937125276

Instagram: www.instagram.com/wakelet



TICKETS.COM www.tickets.com / uk.provenue.com

Tickets.com is an industry leading ticketing and marketing solutions provider to sports, entertainment, arts and visitor attraction venues worldwide. Tickets.com’s products and services are specifically designed to address a venue’s current and evolving requirements, enabling clients to capture, access and manage consumer data through ticketing enquiries and sales.

Combining customer-centric ticketing technology and industry-recognised support, Tickets.com delivers best-in-quality ticketing technology alongside unsurpassed levels of customer service; Its ProVenue® suite of products is the latest and most advanced customer-centric ticketing platform that puts users in complete control of their ticketing operation.

Working across a range of sports, Tickets.com’s clients include Chelsea FC, Aberdeen FC, Sussex CCC, MK Dons FC and the new National Speedway Stadium. Tickets.com is also the official ticketing partner to the British Basketball League, managing the ticketing for all 13 clubs in the first ever league-wide ticketing deal for the sport.

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